LGBTQ+
Fund

Charities in this fund address the mental and physical health challenges of the LGBTQ+ community, from protecting people from persecution, providing health services, and promoting an inclusive community.

Charities

Crisis intervention

LGBT Youth Line

LGBT Youth Line supports LGBTQ+ youth in need by connecting them with LGBTQ+ volunteers. Through live chat, calls, and text, they address isolation and lack of information in the LGBTQ+ community. Last year, the Youth Line supported 4,721 youths with issues such as relationships with family and peers, questioning gender and sexuality, coming out, bullying, and isolation.

Rainbow Railroad

Rainbow Railroad provides the global LGBTQ+ community with information and resources on seeking asylum in Canada. In 2018, they helped 198 individuals facing persecution to arrive safely in Canada. Once they arrive, they are connected with other organizations and resources to help them settle and transition to life in Canada.

519 Church Street Community Centre

The 519 provides support and services to the evolving needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Toronto. They provide services like counselling, refugee support, and trans programming. Last year, 1,947 refugees and newcomers received one-on-one settlement support and 107 homeless youths were successfully housed.